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Students reflect on lessons learned from Reality Fair

1 month ago By Miranda Jamison
As Richmond Middle School eighthgraders worked through budgeting scenarios, the experience brought new awareness to everyday expenses. The activity was part of the school’s Reality Fair, where eighth-grade students were assigned a career and a monthly income, then rotated through a series of stations simulating real-world financial decisions.
Alex Seda  

Commission backs residents on 216 bridge issue

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison
Ray County commissioners are pushing Union Pacific Railroad to replace the 216 Bridge after residents described safety risks, travel delays and restricted access caused by the bridge’s collapse. The issue was recently discussed during a public forum with residents and Missouri Department of Transportation (Mo-DOT) officials, where community members explained the loss of the bridge has affected daily travel and emergency access for families living along West 216th Street.
KRISTY MCBEE (left) is supported by her family as she helps students succeed at Hardin-Central High School. Submitted  

Hardin paraeducator builds confidence, opportunity for students

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison
At Hardin-Central High School, one familiar presence spends each day helping students catch up on assignments, understand lessons and find opportunities to succeed both in and out of the classroom. That presence is Paraeducator Kristy McBee, who is now in her fifth year with the district and works in the high school’s special education department.

Resident questions county response to Sunshine Law requests

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison
Concerns about public access to county records surfaced during a recent Ray County Commission meeting as a resident alleged Sunshine Law requests had been ignored or improperly denied. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Ray County resident Kurt Croix told commissioners he had submitted multiple requests for records, including the county budget, but believed his requests had not been properly addressed.

Prosecutor questions budget figures

2 months ago By Miranda Jamison
A dispute over the Ray County Prosecutor’s Office budget resurfaced during a recent commission meeting as Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston argued the final numbers submitted to the state do not match the amendments commissioners approved. Johnston noted when she reviewed the finalized budget document, the total for her office appeared to be about $22,937 lower than the amount she calculated based on amendments commissioners discussed during previousmeetings.
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